I don't think I'll ever get over Clarence Thomas ruling on cases related to Jan 6 knowing that his wife was an active participant in the attempted coup.
Or ruling on cases related to govt regulations and a wealth tax knowing he took gifts from billionaires.
It's a disgrace.
This is the money quote for the whole Trump v. United States case. Justice Barrett has it exactly right — and shows why the Court (and maybe the Special Counsel) is making this way too hard. The sole question should be whether acts relating to running for president are core executive functions or not. Obviously, they are not. The President has no role in the selection of the President. Period.
The illogic of the Court’s immunity ruling was laid bare in Justice Jackson’s dissent:
“The official-versus-unofficial act distinction seems both arbitrary and irrational, for it suggests that the unofficial criminal acts of a President are the only ones worthy of prosecution. Quite to the contrary, it is when the President commits crimes using his unparalleled official powers that the risks of abuse and autocracy will be most dire.”
I don't know if Trump is going to be reelected in 2024. But I know that, if he is, he's going to preface every blatantly illegal thing he does by saying, "Official act, this is an official act."
1. I literally don’t even know who the @nytimes is for. Canceling my subscription, finally
If you want accurate coverage of Israel / Palestine + the Middle East at large, I recommend the following outlets:
June 12 is the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 which allowed women to serve as permanent members of the Military.
We are grateful today, and every day, for the women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you.
#WomenVeteransDay 🇺🇸
We now have a definition for #LongCovid, let’s make sure every state recognizes this definition & that patients start to get the care and support they need.
A big thank you to @theNASEM and @K_Bishof of @C19LH_Advocacy for your work in getting this done!
@MarkedByCovid
The difference between Project 2025 and Trump’s usual authoritarian ravings is that Project 2025 isn’t an empty threat, it’s a concrete plan that will roll back your rights and put the government in your life. We’ve been warned.